Isabel started first grade this week. We all walked her to her classroom, including Calvin, who did not want to leave her behind. Isabel's teacher's name is Mrs Shepard and the classroom helper's name is Mrs Hettie. Isabel knows both of them because last spring she started going to 1st grade for reading. We aren't sure what will happen this year, but since she's been working on her reading all summer, we suspect that she may go to 2nd grade for reading this year. But for now, she's just getting used to the new classroom and getting back into the school routine. Karate starts next Monday with the amazing Shihan (Master) Butler. We are off to another good year.